Christian Jacob

Multi-Grammy nominated pianist and arranger Christian Jacob first gained widespread exposure as music director for Maynard Ferguson and as leader of the Christian Jacob Trio and co-leader of the Tierney Sutton Band. He is also the musical director for Broadway legend Betty Buckley. Performing around the globe, with many of the musical giants that inspired him since childhood. Flora Purim and Airto Moreira, Randy Brecker, Miroslav Vitous, Benny Golson, Bobby Watson and Bill Holman to name just a few. Born in Lorraine, France, Christian Jacob fell in love with classical music at age 4 and discovered jazz at age 9. After graduating with “First Prize” from the Paris Conservatory, Jacob came to America to study improvisation at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. While attending Berklee Christian won a number of awards, including the Oscar Peterson Jazz Masters Award, the Great American Jazz Piano Competition and "Downbeat" magazine's distinction as Top Collegiate Jazz Soloist. He went on to teach at Berklee, tour and record with a number of jazz legends and was listed by The Japan Times as one of the best-selling foreign jazz pianists in Japan. He created the label “WilderJazz” and his extensive discography includes five critically acclaimed trio recordings and six Grammy nominations. Christian also scored two films for director Clint Eastwood, “Sully” and “The 15:17 to Paris.” 2019, Christian’s new trio release is “The Originals.” Please check it out. ChristianJacob.com